700 5th Ave #6J, Pittsburgh, PA 15219

Offering a bright, spacious (514 square feet), and furnished studio downtown, within a few minutes' walk of Duquesne University. Perfect for professionals and graduate students either as a single person or as a couple without pets. The studio is on the 6th floor of an apartment building, and features abundant natural light from wall to wall windows; hardwood floors; lots of storage space in four closets; full kitchen with lots of kitchen cabinet space and major appliances (microwave, stove, oven, dishwasher, and fridge); full bathroom including shower, full-sized tub, and two sinks. Amenities include: on site coin laundry ($1.25 per load), locked mailbox, exercise room, a well-kept green space/courtyard, and an outdoor fountain. The lobby has comfortable lounge chairs and tables, a vending machine for snacks and drinks, and a baby grand piano. On-site service is included: there is a doorman and overnight cleaning staff on duty daily (they can receive mail packages and dry cleaning, retrieve a spare key for lockouts, and respond to emergencies), and a building engineer on duty on weekdays (can fix and provide maintenance for major utilities in the apartment as necessary). The apartment is in an ideal location for car-free living: the location is adjacent to multiple neighborhoods including Oakland, Northside, Southside, Strip District, and Polish Hill. The apartment is highly accessible by public transportation: all eight 61 and 71 bus lines provide a 15-minute bus ride to Oakland, from bus stops only two blocks away from the apartment. The P1 bus line, less than a 10 minute walk away, provides 10-15 minute access to the East End neighborhoods including Shadyside, East Liberty, and Highland Park. This location is also very bike-friendly: 25 minute bike commute to Oakland using the Eliza Furnace trail and 10 minute bike ride to Strip District for groceries. The apartment comes fully furnished with convertible velvet sofa bed, full size bed with memory foam mattress pad, dresser, side table, bar cart, desk and office chair, two table lamps and one desk lamp. The price per month is $1000 -- this includes all utilities *except* electricity, cable, and internet. Internet needs to be installed by the provider you choose, but this should be quick and easy. Parking is available in a garage at a monthly rate. A deposit of 1.5 months' rent ($1500) along with the first month's rent will be required upon signing the lease. The tenant must consent to a background check and provide one reference from a previous landlord in order to be approved. Income (or stipend) of at least 2x the monthly rent is preferred. A completed Zillow application (or proof of income/employment) is required before visiting/viewing the apartment -- the application fee will be refunded upon signing the lease. The apartment is available immediately for a year-long lease. The price per month is $1000 -- this includes all utilities *except* electricity, cable, and internet. Internet needs to be installed by the provider you choose, but this should be quick and easy. Parking is available in a garage at a monthly rate of $200.